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GV56 WCC

2006 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C3074,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WCC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,926 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 109,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,642 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 72,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

alarm system waring on dash

front brake pads look worn

rear exhaust mounting corroded

unable to view rear inner brake pads

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alarm system waring on dash

front brake pads look worn

rear exhaust mounting corroded

unable to view rear inner brake pads

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,474 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,257 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight uneven wear on nsr tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,540 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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GV56 WCC is a 2006 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 74,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV56 WCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV56 WCC is a 2006 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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